Aquatics Director - Harrisburg

GENERAL FUNCTION

Under the supervision of the Associate Executive Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Aquatics Director will be responsible for the development, implementation and supervision of all aquatic programs, activities, facilities and staff.  In addition, the Aquatics Director will serve as an in-house medical associate for all CPR, AED and first aid training, primary first aid care and storage and stocking of medical supplies. The Aquatics Director will implement character development as a chief mission of the YMCA and will personally exhibit a commitment to servant leadership in all YMCA operations.

KNOW-HOW

• BS/BA degree
• Minimum of three years aquatic and/or recreation management experience.
• Current YMCA lifeguard and other YMCA aquatic certifications.
• Red Cross trainer.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, group work and supervision.
• Must be attentive to details, be able to work with and meet deadlines, take initiative to develop and provide information and controls necessary for efficient operations.
• Must have excellent human relation, written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to take initiative in making decisions and solving problems and work independently with little supervision.
• Organizational, time management and problem resolution abilities.
• Display a personal commitment to program development and quality member service.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the following, but is not limited to: Swimming, Walking, Crouching, Pulling, Standing, Lifting, Vision, Kneeling, Pushing, Hearing, Climbing, Carrying, and Jumping

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

• R.O.S.T.E.R. (Recruit, Orient, Supervise, Train, Monitor, Evaluate and Reward) all aquatic staff and volunteers, to include: lifeguards, swim lesson instructors, safety trainers, water exercise instructors, swim team coaches, Aquatic Service Coordinator and others as applicable.
• Develop, plan, organize, manage and supervise all aquatic facilities and programs.
• Develop all schedules and maintain communication of such with all appropriate staff.
• Provide aquatic staff training, leadership and certification maintenance.
• Maintain aquatic department quality standards and exceptional image.
• Establish and maintain guidelines for staff in preparation of class/course lesson plans.
• Maintain all participant, program, activities and pool chemicals and maintenance records.
• Follow established procedures and execute sound judgment.
• Enforce all facility policies and procedures.
• Design special activities and events to promote member and community involvement.
• Develop and execute emergency procedures, skills and safety drills.
• Maintain all equipment in good condition within budget guidelines.
• Order and maintain pool supplies and equipment in top notch working order.
• Maintain proper pool chemical levels and records.
• Ensure participant and employee safety at all times.
• Continue personal development and education.
• Functional operation of the YMCA computer operating system and knowledge of program registration 
  set-up as a back up to the corporate office.
• Ensure the reconciliation of all written program records/rosters/registrations to Y software database.
• Ensure the integrity of information on the Y database in order to control program participation and 
  registration.
• Prepare program and/or department session reports and rosters needed to verify program attendance and payment.
• Open communication with all staff regarding program changes, additions or deletions as well as 
  non-payment issues.
• Ensure proper and timely billing to program participants with non-payment, incorrect payment or forward balances as well as facility rental and/or usage.  Includes: Cabarrus County EC classes, Atrium water therapy, and high school/middle school swim teams.
• Specialize in membership and program sales and exhibit professional YMCA role-modeling and 
  relationship building.
• Ensure proper data recording for Y program participants, special aquatic times, groups, open, lap, family, camp, EC, swim lessons, Atrium clients, etc.
• Participate in regular management shift responsibilities as Manager on Duty (MOD.)
• Prepare monthly reports to include: department summary reports, finance reports, forecasts, 
  enrollment tracking, etc.
• Actively participate as a member of the Branch Board of Managers and affiliated committees as staff advisor.
• Actively participate in all branch fund raising efforts, including annual support campaign, capital 
  campaigns, etc.
• Accept additional responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned. 
  

EFFECT ON END RESULTS 

• YMCA members, guests and participants are safe at all times while in our facilities.
• Our aquatics programs, and branch as a whole, operate within budget guidelines.
• Our staff teams display a professional and positive attitude.
• Mission delivery.  We lift others up helping them.
• By performing these functions and skills, well, the Senior Aquatics Director will assist the YMCA in 
  retaining members.